How to Make a Call to Taiwan
Making a phone call outside of the United States may seem complicated, but the process is quite simple. Whether you have friends or family in Taiwan, or even need to conduct business, making a call to Taiwan is easy.
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Instructions
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Get a calling card. You can buy a calling card at online, at convenience stores, gas stations and many businesses in ethnic neighborhoods. There are several calling cards for calling Taiwan on the market. The cards are priced per minute. Usually the prices range from $2 to $50 depending on how many minutes you buy. Some calling cards work better and allow you to talk a lot longer than others for the same price. Find out from someone who calls Taiwan often which one is the best.
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Follow the instructions on the back of the calling card. Most international calling cards have the same instructions. Scratch off the access code/PIN on the back. Then dial the toll-free number given, or in some cases the local access number. You will then be prompted to give your PIN. Once it goes through, you will be instructed to make your phone call.
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Dial the number you want to call in Taiwan. If you have the number, dial it directly as written. If you do not know the number and you are calling a business in Taiwan, you will have to either obtain a Taiwanese phone book or research the company on the internet. Most businesses will have a phone number listed on its website. Once you've dialed the numbers, a recording will tell you how many minutes you have left, and then the call with go though.
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Tips & Warnings
Depending on your phone company, you can get an international plan on your land line or cell phone and make call directly, without a calling card; this is often very expensive, however.
Some calling cards' minutes decline much faster then they should. Do your homework to find a good one.
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